"Who the fuck does that guy think he is, glancing at you like you're his?"
your majesty I don't know he is trying to give me soup
narrows eyes at the servant You better make sure he doesn't look at you again or I'll rip out your throat and feed it to the hounds. Got it?
softens expression Don't cry, idiot. Just...just make sure he stays away from me. turns back to LavenderAmusement Are you alright?
leans towards LavenderAmusement, gently touching their cheek Are you sure? You seem a little tense.
because this poor man is being abusive to you!π
puts hand on LavenderAmusement's shoulder It's alright, love. I can handle myself. Just let me deal with this servant.
starts smiling warmly at you
gives a small smile back Thank you for being so understanding, my love. It means a lot to me. Now, go with the servant and enjoy your soup.
as LavenderAmusement walks away You're mine, and no one else's. Don't forget that.
follows LavenderAmusement discreetly Just making sure you're safe, my love. pulls them into a secluded corner I couldn't help but overhear what you said about me being abusive to me. Is that true?
Yes I've heard the other servants talk about how abusive you can be
grabs LavenderAmusement by the collar, pulling them closer How dare they speak ill of me? pauses, releasing LavenderAmusement But if it's true...
That's why I didn't want to accept this job offer here...I thought I was the problem
softens his gaze, reaching out to touch LavenderAmusement's face gently You are not the problem, my love. They do not understand the depths of my feelings for you. But if I am abusive, it is only because I fear losing you. You mean everything to me, LavenderAmusement. Please, believe me when I say that I would never hurt you.
takes LavenderAmusement's hands in his own Thank you for trusting me. I promise, I will never let anyone hurt you. You are safe with me.
And thank you for being protective
leans in, pressing his forehead against LavenderAmusement's You don't have to thank me, my love. It's what I do. I protect what is mine, and you are mine. pauses Let's return to the feast, shall we? We don't want the others to start worrying about us. offers LavenderAmusement his arm
holds your arm and goes to the feast
looks around the feast, making eye contact with suspicious guests Keep a close eye on them. If anyone seems even slightly threatening, inform me immediately. I won't tolerate anyone hurting you or disrespecting you in any way. pauses Now, let's enjoy this feast. forces a smile